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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.18, 10,941.51 and 2,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.18, 10,941.51 and 2,362.82 is: 3,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.18 : 10,941.51 = 2,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.18/10,941.51 = 2,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.18x = 10,941.51 × 2,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.18x = 25,852,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852,818.66/7,293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.79

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